The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78005 sells for about $239,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 78005 — Bigfoot
The housing market in 78005 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand for rural residential properties. While sales volume is moderate, the market is supported by its proximity to the San Antonio metro area. Most figures are derived from county-level aggregates as specific ZIP-level data for certain metrics is not independently published.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking rural living, larger lot sizes, and a slower pace of life while maintaining access to San Antonio employment.
Median prices moved up 5.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 78005, Atascosa County TX
Crime rates in the rural Atascosa County area are generally lower than the Texas state average, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Poteet and Charlotte ISDs, which generally maintain moderate accountability ratings within the state system.
The area faces moderate risks from wildfire and occasional flash flooding, typical of the South Texas brush country.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural production, oil and gas services, and proximity to the San Antonio labor market.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents typically commute by car to the San Antonio metropolitan area, with travel times often exceeding 45 minutes.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including local parks, hunting, and proximity to regional lakes and rural trails.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, energy sector services, and local government, with significant employment leakage to San Antonio.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicles, with major access provided by state highways connecting to the San Antonio metro area.
Development is primarily low-density residential, with limited commercial expansion planned in the immediate vicinity.
The Atascosa County Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on agricultural exemptions and market-value adjustments.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county taxes, and various local utility or emergency service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common in South Texas.
The state continues to see positive net domestic migration, driven by job growth and relative affordability.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively rapid processing of defaults under the deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 78005.
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Hosts the annual regional festival and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.